How to pronounce temeritous
Say it like tuh-MER-uh-tus. Temeritous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER).
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- tuh
- MER
- uh
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temeritous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of temeritous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tih-MER-ih-tus.
What does temeritous mean?
- Having temerity; displaying disdain or contempt for danger.
Where does temeritous come from?
From temerity + -ous.
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Questions about saying temeritous
How do you pronounce temeritous?
Say tuh-MER-uh-tus. The American pronunciation is /təˈmɛrətəs/. In British English it is /tɪˈmɛrɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temeritous?
Temeritous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER). Broken into parts: tuh · MER · uh · tus.
Is temeritous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /tɪˈmɛrɪtəs/ (tih-MER-ih-tus).